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12/24/2025

8 DAYS UNTIL : The countdown is getting real—just over a week until we say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026!

🕛✨ When the clock strikes midnight, are you…
🔥 Dancing like nobody’s watching
🎤 Singing at the top of your lungs
🍾 Toasting with your favorite drink
😴Catching some Z's?

How to watch: https://phl17.com/nyecoasttocoast/

12/24/2025

The deadly explosion happened at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township, just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak.

12/24/2025

Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says

BRISTOL, Pa. (AP) — A thunderous explosion Tuesday at a nursing home just outside Philadelphia killed at least two people, collapsed part of the building, sent fire shooting out and left people tra…

12/24/2025

Pennsylvania lawmakers discuss future of death penalty

(WHTM) — More than 20 states have banned the death penalty, yet Pennsylvania hasn’t. The question of whether the commonwealth should abolish it is once again gaining traction in Harrisb…

12/23/2025

Elder abuse agencies fail to mitigate risk as Shapiro admin defends system, touts changes

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania…

12/23/2025

FDA issues highest alert for cheese sold in Pa., N.J., and Del. due to listeria risk

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The FDA has issued the highest alert for a cheese recall for concerns over listeria contamination. Grated Locatelli Pecorino Romano Cheese sold at Wegmans stores was assign…

12/23/2025

Reported explosion at a Bucks County nursing home

BRISTOL TWP., Pa. (WPHL) — An explosion and fire have been reported at a nursing home in Bristol Township, Bucks County, on Tuesday afternoon. Around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, emergency crews r…

12/23/2025

Active shooter reported at Delaware DMV's Wilmington location

NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPHL) — Delaware State Police confirm there was an active shooter at the Wilmington DMV location on Hessler Boulevard. Police confirm they have one suspect in custody, and t…

12/23/2025

Border crossing times down by up to 18%, Tijuana official says

Crossing times from Tijuana into San Diego through the San Ysidro Port of entry have gone down by 10 to 18 percent, according to Pedro Montijo Peterson, Secretary of Tijuana’s Economic Develo…

12/23/2025

Five Eagles named to 2026 Pro Bowl as rosters announced

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — The Philadelphia Eagles will be well-represented at the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, with five players earning spots on the initial roster, announced Tuesday morning. The Eagles…

12/23/2025

Wall Street Journal names Philadelphia the world’s top place to visit in 2026

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Philadelphia’s tourism hype just got a major boost: the Wall Street Journal has named the city the world’s top destination for 2026. With a banner year ahead, Philly is …

12/23/2025

Three Pennsylvania Powerball tickets win big as jackpot surges to $1.7 billion

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Pennsylvania Lottery players are gearing up for a holiday jackpot like no other. The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.7 billion, with a cash value of $781…